UL 96-2020 pdf free download.Lightning Protection Components.
8.6 An adhesive base shall be constructed with a minimum footprint of 45.1612 cm2 (7 in2) overall. These bases shall have a minimum of six openings of 6.35 mm (114 in) or greater and a minimum width of 50.8 mm (2 in).
8.7 An air terminals swivel coupling shall meet the following criteria:
a) The materials used shall comply with 6.1 and constructed so as to comply with 7.3 and 7.4.
b) Shall have a minimum length of 38.1 mm (1-112 in) per section or segment.
C) Shall have a minimum surface contact area of 9.525 mm (3/8 in).
d) Shall have a minimum bolt thread size of M6 x 1 (1/4-20) that is made of stainless steel.
8.8 An air terminal coupling shall meet the following criteria:
a) The material used shall comply with 6.1 and constructed in compliance with 8.2.
b) It shall have a minimum length of 31.5mm (1-1/4 in). 9 Braces
9.1 An air-terminal brace shall be provided with two, three, or four legs and with one or two air-terminal guides.
9.2 A brace shall be made of 6.4-mm (1/4-in) minimum diameter rod of aluminum, copper/copper alloy, stainless steel or hot-dipped galvanized steel.
9.3 Each mounting foot shall be flattened and shall have at least two mounting holes that accepts a M5 x .8 (No. 10— 24) or larger bolt or screw.
94 A brace that is made of steel shall be protected from corrosion by hot dipped galvanized coating
10 Conductors
10.1 Among the various types of lightning conductors are as follows: rope lay, smooth twist, and looseweave cable; flexible and solid-strip conductors; tubular; and round. rectangular, square, or star-shaped rod.
10.2 The twist or lay of wires in a cable is not specified but the cable shall be stranded tightly enough to
form a symmetrical cable and to remain in a fixed position when installed.
10.3 The size and weight of Class I conductors shall be as specified in Table 10.1 and Table 10.2.UL 96 pdf download.